The Uncovery: Understanding the Power of Community to Heal Trauma

George Wood is an ordained minister, pastoral care counselor, and recovery ministry founder. A former addict and suicide survivor, he has dedicated his life to radically grace-laced, Christ-centered recovery for people struggling with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts. George works tirelessly to bridge the gap between spiritual and scientific communities to help people see recovery differently and build a new baseline for trauma-informed care. A highly charismatic and sought-after teacher and preacher, George has become a nontraditional recovery authority through his radically divergent Timothy Initiative and Sober Truth Project ministries. The Timothy Initiative is a faith-based ministry/open-ended program that works with men in addiction, providing safe housing and work opportunities. The Sober Truth Project goes beyond traditional twelve-step programming to help struggling people not only ＂get sober＂ but also experience a total life transformation as they discover the truth about their identities as beloved children of Father God. George studied business management at Binghamton and Morresville State universities in New York and mental health and Christian life coaching with the American Association of Christian Counselors. A certified addiction specialist, he is an ordained pastor and pastoral care counselor with the Underground Network of Cornerstone Church. George lives in the inner city in Tampa, Florida, with his wife Julie and a community of brothers and sisters living out the gospel in a radical way.

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Brit Eaton is a writer and speaker who helps corporate, nonprofit, and ministry leaders find the words to say to move people to action. An eager apostle and strong advocate for nontraditional recovery and women in ministry, Brit ministers in diverse, spirit-filled environments committed to unity in the body of Christ. In addition to The Uncovery, she is coauthor of Reckless Grace, a book inspired by and developed with Bill Vanderbush. Brit received a B.A. in Visual Communication from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she serves as an adjunct professor of business and marketing. She received her M.S. in marketing and communication, summa cum laude, from Franklin University. She is also a Marine Corps veteran. Brit lives in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with her husband Mike and daughter Bella. They are a part of Reformation 1420, a decentralized group of Christian reformers.